This mural is starting to show signs of wear and tear. This mural was painted by Amy Hommell in…read more2016 as part of the Johnson County Community Foundation's 25th anniversary. It is pretty abstract. It is some colorful circles on a bright blue background. The perimeter of one of the circles looks like piano keys. There is a tree that runs up the center of the mural. It is a simple design, but it had to be that way because it was a community paint by the number project. That had members of the community, even those without artistic ability, to do the painting. I am a fan of community art. I guess it is the sappy side of me. The mural is located on the side of a photography studio, overlooking a small parking lot belonging to De Baun's Service, Inc. So, parking and getting out to get a closer look at this mural is simple and easy, if that is what you want to do. As with most all murals that I have reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops or making this part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

In the inaugural year (2016) of the Color the County mural program of Johnson County, a site in…read moredowntown Greenwood was selected for a new mural by Amy Hommell. Hommell is a full time artist with a degree from Indiana State University and is the owner of Teal Canary Art Studio. The mural has a background of blue sky and rolling green hills with a series of overlapping circles with intricate patterns within them. In the center is a large tree with new leaves growing. The only negative about the mural was the site selection which is often partially blocked by dumpsters from the neighboring business. Review #1260

This mural honors local first responders, military service members and doctors and is located at…read morethe Greenwood Mall by the TGI Fridays entrance, next to Sola Salon. It was painted in 2023 and is the work of Sydney Nichols. It took her nearly 50 hours to complete and was unveiled on Public Safety Day. The mural is in the style of a Greetings From.....postcard and depicts police officers, firefighters, paramedics military service members and a doctor with a mask on. The figures in the mural are black and white and the font is yellow and orange. It is a nice mural and the orange and yellow "Greenwood" really pops. The wall is rough and textured, which Nichols found to be a bit challenging. All in all, it is a nice mural to see if you are in the area or visiting the mall. Well, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops, making this stop part of a larger itinerary, or coupling it with a visit to the mall, to maximize your time and trip.

This mural is on the indy/Greenwood line on the wall of a Jiffy lube. It was created in 2019 by…read morePamela Bliss through a partnership between Jiffy Lube of Indiana and the Arts Council of Indianapolis. In painting this mural her vision to depict the importance of bees and their drastic drop in population because of herbicides, pesticides, deforestation, and urbanization. It is her belief that when bees are gone, everything in the world, including humans, will cease to exist. Bliss has a few of other popular pieces around the Indy area like the Reggie Miller mural. This is a piece that I have passed numerous times and not even noticed. It is on the side of the business and a small pieces continues to wrap around the front corner. The mural grabs your attention and really grabs you. She has an excellent use of colors. I like the shadows the artist created in the painting. A very nice touch and the illusion of the wall breaking open to reveal a honeycomb, with some bees coming from it was awesome. I am a sucker for a piece with a message, as this one has. You can park in the jiffy lube parking lot and get out and see the mural. It is not necessarily a huge time consumer, so it is best to plan out stops at many of the other wonderful murals that are in the area

Pamela Bliss has been bringing fantastic artwork to Central Indiana for a long time. Whether it's…read morebeen her historic murals in Wayne County, or the Kurt Vonnegut or Reggie Miller murals in Indy, she has a talent that is at the top of the field in creating images that are instantly recognizable and accurate. She brings color and detail to her work. In 2019, she was selected to paint one of the Jiffy Lube locations with a mural that through a whimsical image calls attention to the importance of the honey bee and its place in keeping our world functioning. While painting the mural, she repeatedly had bees land without stinging. Then one day, she found a dead bee at the base of the mural which focused her even more keenly on how short their lives are and how much good they do. The mural is part of an ongoing program that is sponsored by Jiffy Lube with assistance from the Arts Council of Indianapolis to bring art to unexpected places to inspire visitors and employees to lead full, well rounded lives. This mural, which wraps from the front of the station, features honeycomb, several bees, a whimsical flying baby dressed as a bee and finally, a sunflower with the Earth spinning in the center of the petals. The honeycomb appears to be breaking out of the wall while the bees and other images appear to be casting shadows from in front of the wall. It is a delightful piece that adds beauty and understanding to the lives of those who see it. Review #2947

This mural is huge, covering 3 walls and is 18 feet high and 60 and 130 feet wide. It is right by…read morethe Post Office and located on the side of a Subway sandwich shop and Beck's Service Center, and runs into the back of the building. Being that it is in the back of the building there is a lot of obstructions there like dumpsters, trash cans and poles. The mural depicts a farm complete with cows, chickens, a barn, an old pick-up truck and green pastures. The mural is intended to pay homage to Indiana's vast farmlands. It was painted by Henry Lipkis in 2019 for Beck Service Center. It took him more than a week to paint, which considering its size, is very impressive. When you see this mural you are like Wow!! And just think, it only happened because of a chance meeting between Lipkis and Beck's co-owner. Being that the mural is on a business with a huge parking lot, parking and getting out to get a closer look at this mural is simple and easy, if that is what you want to do. As with most all murals that I have reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at like Subway or the Post Office, to maximize your time and trip.

In 2019, the year that Jules Muck Rock shook the Indianapolis art scene with a sweeping tour of…read moremural painting, another muralist from outside the midwest arrived in Indianapolis and through a fortuitous encounter regarding his vehicle, artist Henry Lipkis added murals to the south side of the city. Lipkis was asked by the building owner of a service center to create an enormous mural because "the world needs more beauty". The mural covers a few sections of wall 18' tall. One section is 130 feet wide and the other is 60'. The mural features farm scenes and an antique car. Oversized farm animals are displayed along with a barn and pasture. Note, a second mural was painted that same year of an antique car, but my recent efforts to find the second mural near Harding and Edgewood went unfound. The mural that I found is painted on the north and east sides of a building/shopping center owned by the owner of Beck's Auto Supply near Madison and Stop 11. Review #3839

This sculpture is located on the campus of UIndy. It is part of UIndy's Sculpture Walk, sponsored…read moreby Fifth Thirds Bank. You are able to pull up a map of the 20 plus sculptures online and make a day of visiting each piece. It is one of few pieces of the collection that are located inside. It is located on the second floor of Esch Hall on the front side of the building. You will be looking right at it when you get off the elevator. It is an active school building, but I was still able to visit it during normal hours without any problems or issues. I would recommend wearing a mask though, because who knows what the regulation will be at the time of your visit. It is positioned between two chairs (right up against one of them), that may be occupied by students studying or hanging out. It is another piece by Jennifer Meyer, who also has the Stand of Poppies sculpture located outside the building. Just like Poppies and keeping with her style, this is a composition of everyday objects that she found, altered and painted. The collection and assemblage of these repurposed objects is her attempt "to clean up the planet." This sculpture was inspired by Meyer's ecological and environmental concerns. And uses a steel rebar and an old boat propeller to make a beautiful red flower. It stands about six feet tall and the bright red just draws you in. I sure it does not hurt that the sculpture is located indoors and does not have to contend with the elements. Being that the sculpture is located on the UIndy campus there is a lot of parking available, however, most of it requires a parking permit. I just parked in an open spot, got out and took a closer look. I was not in the spot long. So, you can live on the wild side and do the same or you can find one of the guest spots that they have around campus to park. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful pieces of public art on campus, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. As I previously mentioned, you could download the Sculpture Walk map that is online and make it a half a day or so.

This awesome mural is the work of UIndy alum, Leah Diekhoff. She painted the mural in 2021 and it…read moreis on two sides of the building. Books and Brews commissioned Diekhoff to paint the mural for the business. It is a very nice mural. One of my favorites in the area. It is actually two murals in one. The mural on the front side depicts some classic books stacked against each other that include: Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde, Shakespeare and Dracula. You will find a black and white portrait of William Shakespeare in the upper right corner of the mural, just above two of the building's windows. The detail on the books is amazing. I like the way that the building's window is incorporated into the Batman book. It also blends well with the Books & Brews sign. The mural continues on the right side of the building with a nice and detailed bicycle and white silhouette portrait of Jane Austen, against a green background. Austen was a writer who wrote 6 major novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Diekhoff is a very talented muralist and specializes in anything Disney or fantasy. She is an up in coming artist and I really enjoy her work. I am surprised that I was the first to review this piece. The artistry is very good, the images are very detailed and the colors just pop and demand your attention. There is a decent sized parking lot in front of and on the side of the business that the mural is located. So, parking to get out and get a closer look would not be a problem. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The University of Indianapolis is right across the street, so, you could download the UIndy Sculpture Walk map that is online and make it a half a day or so.

We stopped by on a rainy day to try a new brewery and we had a really nice time. They had 10…read moredifferent beers and between the two of us we tried them all. There's a flavor and beer out there for everyone. The beertender, Ryan, was awesome and was so great to talk to. They had some of the March vball games on too. I love the sci-fi decor in here it's so fun and nerdy, definitely fits our style.

Right on the corner of Madison and Main St is this nerdy, quaint little spot that has good beer,…read moreawesome decor, friendly staff, and the best trivia around every Thursday night. They do not have a full kitchen but they do have a different menu with options like pretzel bites with beer cheese, soup of the day, chips and queso, etc. If you are into outer space, Star Trek, or Star Wars, or are just a nerd at heart YOU WILL LOVE THIS PLACE! The atmosphere alone is worth the visit but don't stop there! They have a variety of beers and I have never had a bad one! During trivia nights there are always so many fun people and we always have such a great time!

This sculpture is located on the campus of UIndy. It is part of UIndy's Sculpture Walk, sponsored…read moreby Fifth Thirds Bank. You are able to pull up a map of the 20 plus sculptures online and make a day of visiting each piece. It is one of few pieces of the collection that are located inside. It is located on the second floor of Esch Hall on the opposite the front entrance of the building. You will be looking right at it when you get off the elevator. It is an active school building, but I was still able to visit it during normal hours without any problems or issues. I would recommend wearing a mask though, because who knows what the regulation will be at the time of your visit. This small abstract sculpture is the work of Macy Dorf. It is made of ceramic stoneware. I do not know much about the piece's background or Dorf's inspiration, but to me the sculpture looks like some fire wood standing up on its side, but with handles and odd spouts on top. It is abstract AF. I do not know the meaning behind the sculpture's title or even if there is one. The sculpture is placed on 1 foot tall pedestal with an informational placard with its title and artist on it. The three-piece sculpture differs in height, coming in between 2 and 3 feet. This piece has the luxury of being inside, which is a plus, because it does not have to battle the elements. This is not my favorite piece. I would probably enjoy it better if I had some context or background. It is not my taste, but that is just me. Being that the sculpture is located on the UIndy campus there is a lot of parking available, however, most of it requires a parking permit. I just parked in an open spot, got out and took a closer look. I was not in the spot long. So, you can live on the wild side and do the same or you can find one of the guest spots that they have around campus to park. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful pieces of public art on campus, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. As I previously mentioned, you could download the Sculpture Walk map that is online and make it a half a day or so.

everything. used to be that art was about pushing boundaries, but this is just a dried piece of wet…read moreclay. very ugly!

This mural is part of Jiffy Lube's mural program in conjunction with Indianapolis Art Council who…read morecommissioned up and coming artist Ashley Nora to paint it. The mural is in Nora's trademark 3D style and depicts an angel looking down at the word "dream" set against a colorful background. The angel figure appears to be holding a paint brush and just painted the word dream, as if she was creating her own dream. The artwork is astonishing, but I would expect nothing less from Nora. I really like her pieces that are all over the city. I missed the one that was at the airport for the NCAA football championship. The mural is meant to be a reminder to everyone to continue to just dream. It has an even deeper meaning too. When talking about the mural, Nora stated that the "image is something one may see in a DREAM state.. This is an image of going from one reality (on the right) to creating another reality (on the left)." You can view the mural with 3D glasses to bring it to left. I did not have any 3D glasses on me during my visit, but I think that is an awesome and unique feature that is seen in many of Nora's pieces. Parking here to get a closer look is pretty simple. You can pull into the Jiffy Lube's parking lot, get out and look as long as your heart desires. I was lucky the day that I visited. There were no vehicles parked in front of and blocking the mural. That was very rare, as I had passed it on many occasions and there was always vehicles parked in front of it. Anyway, good luck and as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This sculpture is located on the side of the UIndy's Fine Art Center. It is part of UIndy's…read moreSculpture Walk, sponsored by Fifth Thirds Bank. You are able to pull up a map of the 20 plus sculptures online and make a day of visiting each piece. It is an interesting abstract piece that is made of wood and changes as you change your perspective. It is the work of Gary Gresko and is made of salvaged wood from docks destroyed by hurricanes. The wood does not look like it is not the most durable material to make an outdoor sculpture. This piece is starting to show signs of wear and erosion. Gresko's Wave Form #1 is a similar piece that is located in coastal town in North Carolina and is much larger and made of bigger wooden planks. The sculpture depicts the wood creating what appears to be a wave by starting at one point and continuously fanning out in a spiral, until it reaches another point. The effect starts and ends on a cement pad and is mounted to the pad by a steel bracket. I really like the kinetic effect created by the sculpture. It had me moving all around it trying to see what was the best vantage point. Even though it is a bit smaller, I think this is one of Gresko's better Wave Form pieces. Being that the sculpture is located on the UIndy campus there is a lot of parking available, however, most of it requires a parking permit. I just parked in an open spot, got out and took a closer look. I was not in the spot long. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful pieces of public art on campus, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. As I previously mentioned, you could download the Art Walk map that is online and make it a half a day or so.

Although this construct is cool to look at, it appears more an interesting structure than fine art…read more Artist Gary Gresko created the piece from wood that was salvaged from docks that were damaged by hurricanes. The twisting of the fence like structure is symbolic of the powerful force that wind creates in such conditions. The piece has two pads each with a pole rising from it. On one end, the dock wood begins vertically attached to the pole. As the connected "fence" pieces cover the space towards the other pole, they begin angling counter clockwise so that by the time they reach the second pole, the bottom of the fence has inverted to become the top. From the front or back, the twisting creates reciprocating fan shapes. When viewed from the sides, the image looks like a filled in circle. Review #1703